Bitcoin Slides Again as Iran War Jitters Hit BTC, Risk Assets

Iran war jitters attack once more, knocking investors out of risk assets and dragging the broader crypto market into the red. Bitcoin’s slide has kicked back in after a short-lived push above 70,000 dollars with BTC slipping about 2.3% into the high‑60,000s dollars.

US government moves roughly $23,000 in bitcoin from ‘Villanueva’ forfeiture wallet

The transfers drained the Villanueva-labeled wallet entirely, with the bitcoin routed across multiple addresses with no prior activity.

March 3, 2026, 5:03 pm

Bitcoin Is Mirroring 2017, Not 2021, And An Explosive Rally Will Begin After This Happens

Bitcoin’s current price structure is prompting a reassessment in how this cycle is being interpreted.

March 3, 2026, 5:00 pm

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Mining companies move deeper into AI, HPC as MARA may sell Bitcoin

In a Monday SEC filing, the US Bitcoin miner said it would consider selling some of the coins on its balance sheet, depending on market conditions.

March 3, 2026, 4:51 pm

American Bitcoin boosts hashrate with 11,298 new mining machines

The Eric Trump-led company adds 3 EH/s in new capacity, expanding its Alberta mining fleet as it deepens exposure to BTC amid volatile market conditions.

March 3, 2026, 4:36 pm

Bitcoin attempting to make a stand as global stock markets melt down on Iran war

Having already plunged in the months leading up to the Middle East conflict, crypto markets so far aren't making new lows this week.

March 3, 2026, 4:04 pm

Inside Bitcoin’s 4.64% upside – Is this rally built to last?

The market splits as Bitcoin shows its strength despite macro uncertainty.

March 3, 2026, 4:00 pm

Bitcoin dives 3% on global asset rout as $5K gold 'smashed' on oil fears

Bitcoin bulls gave up their latest mission to reclaim $70,000 as Iran escalation sparked oil supply fears that gripped stocks and gold.

March 3, 2026, 3:42 pm

End of bitcoin 'HODL': public miners going all-in on AI, signaling more BTC selling

Public bitcoin miner balance sheets are shifting as capital rotates from bitcoin treasuries to AI infrastructure.

March 3, 2026, 3:41 pm

Here is why Harvard trimmed bitcoin and bought ether and why the move is bullish for crypto

Volatility and private equity cash needs, not a market bet, may explain the endowment’s crypto shift, experts say.

March 3, 2026, 3:23 pm

Trump Brothers' American Bitcoin Boosts Mining Capacity Following Q4 Loss

American Bitcoin stock is down Tuesday after the firm said it purchased 11,298 new BTC miners to expand its fleet.

March 3, 2026, 3:17 pm

Bitcoin Derivatives Heat Up: $43.75 Billion in Open Interest and Call Volume Dominates

Bitcoin’s derivatives complex is stacked high and twitchy as traders parse positioning with the leading crypto asset at $66,705 on March 3, 2026. Futures open interest remains fairly elevated across major venues, while options markets show a modest tilt toward calls and a thicket of expirations looming ahead.

March 3, 2026, 3:17 pm

BTC Exchange Price

$68,663.00 -0.65%

$66,337.00 Low High $69,477.00

$1.37T Market Cap

$54.99B Total Volume (4.01%)

$126,080 All Time High -45.54%

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